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The BOTD is a no-frills look at interesting structures of all types and from all neighborhoods. There will be old, new, important, forgotten, public, private, good and bad. Whatever strikes our fancy. We hope you enjoy.

Address: 271 Cadman Plaza East, between Washington and Adams
Name: General Post Office, now US Post Office, Downtown Brooklyn Station
Neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
Year Built: 1885-91, extended in 1930-33
Architectural Style: Romanesque Revival
Architects: Mifflin E. Bell, extension by James Wetmore
Landmarked: Yes

Why chosen: This was one of those grand civic edifices that made late 19th century Brooklyn city fathers proud, a gleaming limestone castle, festooned with eagles, lions and that wonderful tower. It was a popular subject for early 20th century postcards, along with City (Borough) Hall. It’s a great building that makes going to the post office a more positive experience. It’s also one of the few old buildings to escape the wrecking ball when Cadman Plaza was built in the 1950′s, even though the Post Office wanted a new facility. Fortunately, someone saw its potential as an anchor for the Plaza, and as a fine building in its own right. The building was remodeled in 2000 by the firm of Kliment and Halsband.